Geography: Akron

This trade card advertises M.J. Weinberg & Co., a dry-goods store in Akron, Ohio. The front of the card features a woman wearing a bonnet. The image appears to be a detail from a larger illustration. The back of the card is blank. [The card was exhibited at the Library of Congress in Cincinnati, Ohio, during an American Jewish Archives (AJA) exhibit in 2005].

This trade card advertises L. Schloss & Co.'s Star Clothing House in Akron, Ohio. The front of the card depicts a young girl joyfully jumping rope.  The illustration is likely meant to evoke a sense of childhood and playfulness, possibly suggesting the clothing sold is suitable for children. Below the illustration, the address 122 S. Howard St. is prominently displayed, along with the business' name, "Star Clothing House." The back of the card is a full advertisement featuring additional details about the store's offerings. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card, for May & Fiebeger, advertises granite iron ware. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of a young girl tending a kettle on a stove. The scene is rendered in a style evocative of the late 19th century. The back of the card is a full advertisement for the company, though the details of this advertisement are not visible in the available image. The card identifies itself as a 'Granite Iron Ware National Card'.

The front of the card features an illustration of a man falling on the ice. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises the Star Clothing House, owned by L. Schloss & Co., located in Akron, Ohio. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a boy with untied shoes, captioned "The Foot of the Class." The back of the card is a full advertisement for the Star Clothing House, providing the address: 122 S. Howard Street, and emphasizing their "one price strictly" policy. The style of the illustration and overall design suggest a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card advertises S. Schloss & Co., a clothing store known as the Star Clothing House, located at 122 S. Howard Street in Akron, Ohio. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man with an oversized head, wearing a hat. The illustration is in black and white. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. Schloss & Co.'s clothing store, the Star Clothing House, located at 122 South Howard Street, Akron, Ohio. The front of the card features an elaborate illustration of a man wearing a suit, bow tie, and carrying a cane. The background includes a stylized depiction of a city street with a storefront. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business, including a list of their wares.